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Course Import: Updating External Tool Links

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    You'llsee Automatic, based on the tool URL you will need to selectreconnect by choosing the appropriate external tool from the drop down menu.

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    This is also a good time to check the Grade area of the settings, you may want to choose None for some tools and set points for others. You can also check that the correct Grade category is selected.
    Lastly, click on the Show More button image.pngon the left of the tool of choice.  In this case, we want to reconnect with Echo360.  We select Echo360name and Savechange Changes.the

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      Confirm the correct course is appears,appears*, and then choose to link to the Section Home (all recordings in the desired section) or Link to a Classroom (individual recordings).

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      The If you clicked Link to a Classroom, you can select desired recording and .save. The recording is now connected.

      *See detailed information on how to Set Up Virtual Class and Recordings

      VoiceThread
        Follow these Steps to Reconnect VoiceThread in Moodle 4 or watch this video to reconnect each of your VoiceThreads in Moodle 4. When you see this icon, you know your VT external tool is connected:image.png
        Perusall
          If you are using Perusall in your Moodle 4 course we made the switch to version LTI 1.3 in August 2023. you will need to follow these instructions from Perusal Support the first time you setup the external link in Moodle 4.
          If you have questions or need help, See Perusall Support-Moodle Integrated LTI 1.3.

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